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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1985
This document contains six essays examining the history and impact of the social security program on America's economic and social development. "Social Security: The Cornerstone of American Social Welfare Policy," by Malcolm H. Morrison, presents brief background information on the system and discusses the basic principles of social…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Females, History, Labor Economics
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Ozawa, Martha N. – Social Work, 1983
Discusses the effects of current income maintenance programs on the economic well-being of children, especially nonwhite children. Describes adverse side effects of such programs on poor families and suggests refundable tax credits and children's allowances as alternatives. (JAC)
Descriptors: Children, Eligibility, Low Income Groups, Minority Groups
National Council on Disability, Washington, DC. – 1998
This annual report details the activities of the National Council on Disability (NCD) in fiscal year 1997. These activities centered on public policy, civil rights, technology, and international policy. In addition, NCD continued its efforts to eliminate government duplication by organizing interagency coordination meetings to facilitate a…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Children, Civil Rights Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on the Judiciary. – 2000
The Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims of the House Committee on the Judiciary met to hear testimony on the benefits to American workers, businesses, citizens, and legal residents of more educated immigrants in the national workforce. Statements were given by the following persons: (1) Lamar Smith, U.S. Congressman from Texas; (2) William…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Adult Education, Blacks